In this episode, we go back to the American frontier, specifically the mining town of Deadwood, in the Dakota Territory. On that day, we will relive the last day alive of Wild Bill Hickok, famous lawman and notorious gunfighter of the Wild West.

Main Points

• Wild Bill Hickok was equally renowned as a lawman as a gunfighter.
• Hickok arrived in Deadwood in 1876, intent on making a fortune gambling.
• Jack McCall believed Hickok insulted him and shot Hickok in the back of the head.

Takeaways

• Hickok’ actions as a lawman were often so violent that many citizens believed he was more outlaw than law abiding.
• The wealth he hoped to achieve as a gambler never matched the fame he won as a gunfighter.

Dive Deeper…

• Deadwood. HBO Series.
• General treatment of Wild Bill Hickok’s life.

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